I’ve moved to the country and stored my high heels away in my loft. But I love clothes and fashion. I also like living in the country. The two are not mutually exclusive. I haven’t abandoned my love of the whimsical just because I live in the countryside. One of my favourite places to shop in Ludlow is the vintage store 55 Mill Street. The decor and layout...

During my tender years living in New York, it always felt like Xmas was a way to fortify yourself for the real action – 26 December sales. Feelings of warmth, family, festive feeling swamped by a possible 75 percent discount on a desired top.

Last year, I tried the 'handcrafted stamp' look but it looked as though I had delegated my gift wrapping to a three-year old. This year, I am liking the ‘brown paper/butcher’s twine/stag’s head tags’ look as seen in the latest issue of Red magazine.

Every morning, it’s a little hygge. I have the pleasure of driving my daughter to school down the Wigmore Road and as we approach Whitcliffe there we get to drink in the dramatic views over the town of Ludlow with Clee Hill in the distance.

Log ♯1 – Beware The Puppy Pound After 12 months of cajoling, nagging, begging, tears and tantrums (from us not the children), we’ve conceded defeat: we are getting a puppy. Although she will be the fourth family dog we have owned, this puppy will be a first for many reasons. She will be the first dog we have owned since returning to England; she...